Construction careers don\'t get better than this exciting new opportunity for Architects. Our client, a boutique multi award winning progressive architectural practice is looking to appoint a very high calibre highly motivated Senior Project Manager to lead projects across Dubai.
Project Details
Develop comprehensive project plans that define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
Identify and engage with key project stakeholders, including clients, team members, executives, and external partners and maintain effective communication with stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals.
Oversee project budgets and allocate resources effectively.
Carefully manage project scope to prevent scope creep and ensure that the project stays focused on its original objectives.
Manage the project closure process, including documentation, handover, and a post-project evaluation to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.
Promote best practices and contribute to the development of project management methodologies within X-Architects to enhance future project management processes
Responsibilities and Duties
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Lead large cross functional project teams with complex and or challenging projects through the development of Sponsor documents and high level schedules.
Project charters that concisely define the scope and objectives of the project.
Work breakdown structures that include deliverables, work phases and activities.
Network diagrams that identify the precedence relationships, durations, responsibilities, and resources for all activities.
Validate and compress project schedules that ensure the quality of the project plan, proper analysis of time-cost trade-offs, and compliance with deadlines.
Facilitate challenging project teams that involve conflict between team members, and/or other teamwork issues.
Analyse staffing requirements and advise the leadership team on staffing levels needed to execute the plan according to schedule.
Generate summary-level project status memos for key stakeholders.
Mentor clients in the use of project management tools and methods.
Coordinate the use and assignment of Alliance Consultants and Project Coordinators.
BUDGETING
Manage the commercial aspects of projects. Fully conversant with the contract terms and conditions, scope, and deliverables.
Ensure accurate project budgets are established and delivered.
Monitor client and sub-consultant invoices and when payments are made and received.
Maintain close commercial control of the project and notify and update finance of when invoices can be raised.
Ensure that the contract with the client is signed before work commences.
Ensure a project risk register is compiled, relevant and maintained.
Desired Skills and Experience
10-12 years of relevant experience
Strong project management skills including the ability to create project plans, set and manage timelines, allocate resources, and mitigate risks.
A solid understanding of the engineering principles and processes related to the field.
Ability to analyse problems, propose solutions, and provide strategic advice to clients.
Identify and manage risks within projects to ensure successful outcomes.
Ensure that projects meet established quality standards and specifications.
Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements.
Accurate cost estimation and budget management to ensure projects are financially viable.
Effectively manage changes within the project scope while minimizing disruption.
Understand contract terms, negotiation, and management.
Familiarity with project management software like Microsoft Project, Primavera, or Asana for project planning, scheduling, and tracking.
Prior experience in successfully managing large-scale transformation projects.
Ability to interact and engage with the C level management and executive leadership team.
Previous experience in an office environment managing multiple projects.
Strong analytical skills, with deep expertise in Excel.
Excellent verbal and written presentation skills.
Highly motivated and driven, with the ability to influence stakeholders and build long lasting client relationships.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain client relationships.
Time management skills, especially familiarity with calendar management and goal setting
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Architecture, Masters desirable.
Certified in PMP or PRINCE2
Employing Company Overview and Profile
Architectural recruitment continues apace in the UAE! Our client is a multi-award-winning progressive boutique architectural practice which operates a critical design approach producing projects that are culturally robust, environmentally friendly and place sensitive.
Additional Benefits Package and Incentives
A competitive all inclusive salary package is available for the best available talent in the market place with a very attractive bonus scheme for high achievers!
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